How far is Žilina from Bratislava?

The distance covered from Žilina to Bratislava is 170 km (106 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Žilina to Bratislava?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Zilina Autobusova Stanica, in Žilina, and end it at Bratislava Airport, in Bratislava.

Bus Žilina to Bratislava from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Žilina to Bratislava on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:05pm	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 40m	5:45pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:55am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 55m	7:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags

Next departures for Žilina to Bratislava on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:55am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 55m	7:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
	Bus	3:05pm	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 40m	5:45pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest

Next departures for Žilina to Bratislava on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:05pm	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 40m	5:45pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:55am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 55m	7:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags

Next departures for Žilina to Bratislava on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:55am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 55m	7:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Žilina to Bratislava on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	8h 45m	8:00pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:52 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Žilina to Bratislava

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 2 hours 2 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

48train per day

2h 2mAverage Duration

170 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $118	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $21	Average Duration2h 2m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Eurobus

4/542 reviews

SK Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Žilina and Bratislava?

Stops in Žilina

A - Zilina Autobusova Stanica

B - Žilina, SK

C - Žilina Bus Stop

D - Autobusová Stanica Zilina

Stops in Bratislava

A - Bratislava Airport

B - Petržalka Einsteinova

C - Most SNP

D - AS Mlynské nivy

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Žilina to Bratislava by bus

How far is Žilina from Bratislava?
The distance covered from Žilina to Bratislava is 170 km (106 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Žilina to Bratislava?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Zilina Autobusova Stanica, in Žilina, and end it at Bratislava Airport, in Bratislava.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

No data

11-12

$28

Today

$20

11-14

$19

11-15

$20

11-16

$20

11-17

$23

11-18

$40

The cheapest trip from Žilina to Bratislava was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Žilina to Bratislava, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $40 for a bus ticket from Žilina to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-14.